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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 592.81 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 592.81 and 135.19 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 592.81 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/592.81 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 592.81 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 80,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,141.98/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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