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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 585.68 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 585.68 and 134 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 585.68 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/585.68 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 585.68 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 78,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,481.12/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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