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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 589.89 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 589.89 and 200.90 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 589.89 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/589.89 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 589.89 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 118,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,508.90/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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