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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.06, 592.58 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.06, 592.58 and 135.06 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.06 : 592.58 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.06/592.58 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.06x = 592.58 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.06x = 80,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,033.18/395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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