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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 590.27 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 590.27 and 133.54 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 590.27 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/590.27 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 590.27 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 78,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,822.51/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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