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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.23, 589.77 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.23, 589.77 and 133.24 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.23 : 589.77 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.23/589.77 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.23x = 589.77 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.23x = 78,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580.95/393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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