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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 592.72 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 592.72 and 135.06 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 592.72 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/592.72 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 592.72 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 80,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,052.76/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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