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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.27, 589.85 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.27, 589.85 and 133.31 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.27 : 589.85 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.27/589.85 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.27x = 589.85 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.27x = 78,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,634.21/393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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