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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 592.55 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 592.55 and 134.97 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 592.55 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/592.55 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 592.55 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 79,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,976.47/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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