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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 585.06 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 585.06 and 133.56 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 585.06 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/585.06 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 585.06 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 78,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,140.61/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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