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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.82, 589.02 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.82, 589.02 and 136.14 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.82 : 589.02 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.82/589.02 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.82x = 589.02 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.82x = 80,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,189.18/392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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