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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.68, 590.16 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.68, 590.16 and 137 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.68 : 590.16 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.68/590.16 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.68x = 590.16 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.68x = 80,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,851.92/393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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