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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.21, 589.88 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.21, 589.88 and 133.20 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.21 : 589.88 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.21/589.88 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.21x = 589.88 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.21x = 78,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,572.35/393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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