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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 591.75 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 591.75 and 134.52 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 591.75 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/591.75 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 591.75 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 79,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,602.21/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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