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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 592.50 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 592.50 and 102.52 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 592.50 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/592.50 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 592.50 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 60,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.10/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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