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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 588.96 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 588.96 and 136.17 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 588.96 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/588.96 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 588.96 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 80,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,198.68/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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