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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.50, 590.37 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.50, 590.37 and 133.53 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.50 : 590.37 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.50/590.37 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.50x = 590.37 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.50x = 78,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,832.11/393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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