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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 592.77 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 592.77 and 135.23 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 592.77 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/592.77 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 592.77 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 80,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,161.77/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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