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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 592.97 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 592.97 and 135.34 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 592.97 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/592.97 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 592.97 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 80,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,252.56/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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