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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 593.15 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 593.15 and 135.47 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 593.15 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/593.15 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 593.15 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 80,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,354.03/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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