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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.49, 590.14 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.49, 590.14 and 177.13 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.49 : 590.14 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.49/590.14 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.49x = 590.14 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.49x = 104,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527.66/393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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