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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 588.94 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 588.94 and 136.13 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 588.94 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/588.94 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 588.94 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 80,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,169.12/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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