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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.62, 591.87 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.62, 591.87 and 134.64 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.62 : 591.87 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.62/591.87 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.62x = 591.87 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.62x = 79,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,689.38/394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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