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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 589.50 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 589.50 and 136.44 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 589.50 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/589.50 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 589.50 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 80,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,430.70/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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