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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.57, 588.85 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.57, 588.85 and 136.07 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.57 : 588.85 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.57/588.85 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.57x = 588.85 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.57x = 80,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,121.19/392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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