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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.87, 592.26 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.87, 592.26 and 134.87 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.87 : 592.26 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.87/592.26 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.87x = 592.26 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.87x = 79,878.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,878.11/394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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