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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 584.72 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 584.72 and 133.25 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 584.72 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/584.72 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 584.72 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 77,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,913.94/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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