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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.63, 590.44 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.63, 590.44 and 137.13 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.63 : 590.44 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.63/590.44 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.63x = 590.44 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.63x = 80,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,964.09/393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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