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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.47, 590.27 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.47, 590.27 and 133.50 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.47 : 590.27 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.47/590.27 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.47x = 590.27 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.47x = 78,801.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,801.05/393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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