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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 592.88 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 592.88 and 138.76 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 592.88 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/592.88 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 592.88 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 82,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.03/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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