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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 584.97 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 584.97 and 133.50 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 584.97 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/584.97 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 584.97 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 78,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,093.50/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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