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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.78, 589.86 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.78, 589.86 and 201 is: 301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.78 : 589.86 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.78/589.86 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.78x = 589.86 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.78x = 118,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,561.86/393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.09

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