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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.85, 591.97 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.85, 591.97 and 134.68 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.85 : 591.97 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.85/591.97 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.85x = 591.97 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.85x = 79,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,725.85/394.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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