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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 585.54 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 585.54 and 133.78 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 585.54 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/585.54 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 585.54 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 78,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,333.54/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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