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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.66 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.66 and 135.96 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.66 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.66 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.66 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 80,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,034.21/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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