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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 593.12 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 593.12 and 135.31 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 593.12 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/593.12 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 593.12 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 80,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,255.07/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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