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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 589.30 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 589.30 and 136.36 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 589.30 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/589.30 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 589.30 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 80,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,356.95/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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