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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 590.24 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 590.24 and 137.12 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 590.24 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/590.24 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 590.24 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 80,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,933.71/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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