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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 585.36 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 585.36 and 133.84 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 585.36 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/585.36 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 585.36 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 78,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,344.58/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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