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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 590.49 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 590.49 and 133.61 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 590.49 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/590.49 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 590.49 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 78,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,892.42/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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