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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.48 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.48 and 133.13 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.48 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.48 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.48 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 77,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,811.82/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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