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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 593.04 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 593.04 and 135.29 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 593.04 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/593.04 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 593.04 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 80,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232.38/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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