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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 590.32 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 590.32 and 133.60 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 590.32 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/590.32 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 590.32 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 78,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,866.75/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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