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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 590.13 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 590.13 and 133.45 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 590.13 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/590.13 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 590.13 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 78,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,750.74/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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