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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.77, 590.63 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.77, 590.63 and 133.74 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.77 : 590.63 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.77/590.63 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.77x = 590.63 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.77x = 78,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,990.19/393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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