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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.77 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.77 and 136.50 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.77 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.77 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.77 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 80,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,503.61/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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