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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 593.15 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 593.15 and 138.75 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 593.15 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/593.15 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 593.15 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 82,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,298.87/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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