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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 588.60 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 588.60 and 136.12 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 588.60 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/588.60 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 588.60 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 80,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,120.23/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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