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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 592.80 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 592.80 and 135.15 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 592.80 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/592.80 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 592.80 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 80,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,116.92/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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