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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.78, 589.14 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.78, 589.14 and 136.28 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.78 : 589.14 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.78/589.14 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.78x = 589.14 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.78x = 80,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288.00/392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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