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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.63, 590.51 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.63, 590.51 and 133.54 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.63 : 590.51 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.63/590.51 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.63x = 590.51 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.63x = 78,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,856.71/393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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