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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 590.17 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 590.17 and 129.93 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 590.17 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/590.17 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 590.17 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 76,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,680.80/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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