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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 593.32 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 593.32 and 139.04 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 593.32 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/593.32 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 593.32 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 82,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,495.21/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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