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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 593.28 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 593.28 and 135.39 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 593.28 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/593.28 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 593.28 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 80,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,324.18/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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