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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 592.75 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 592.75 and 135.17 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 592.75 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/592.75 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 592.75 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 80,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,122.02/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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