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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.23, 589.83 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.23, 589.83 and 133.22 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.23 : 589.83 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.23/589.83 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.23x = 589.83 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.23x = 78,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,579.71/393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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