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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 592.88 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 592.88 and 135.27 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 592.88 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/592.88 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 592.88 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 80,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,198.20/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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