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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 592.86 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 592.86 and 138.78 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 592.86 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/592.86 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 592.86 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 82,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,277.11/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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