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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.56, 590.04 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.56, 590.04 and 133.40 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 590.04 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/590.04 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 590.04 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 78,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,711.34/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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