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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.38, 590.12 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.38, 590.12 and 133.42 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.38 : 590.12 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.38/590.12 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.38x = 590.12 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.38x = 78,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,733.81/393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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