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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 589.03 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 589.03 and 136.13 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 589.03 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/589.03 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 589.03 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 80,181.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,181.37/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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