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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 593.28 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 593.28 and 135.45 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 593.28 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/593.28 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 593.28 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 80,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,359.78/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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