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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 585.63 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 585.63 and 133.92 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 585.63 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/585.63 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 585.63 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 78,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,427.57/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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