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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 584.94 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 584.94 and 133.46 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 584.94 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/584.94 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 584.94 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 78,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,066.09/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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