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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 590.03 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 590.03 and 136.88 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 590.03 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/590.03 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 590.03 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 80,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,763.31/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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