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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 592.77 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 592.77 and 138.64 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 592.77 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/592.77 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 592.77 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 82,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,181.63/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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