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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.79, 590.54 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.79, 590.54 and 133.73 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.79 : 590.54 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.79/590.54 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.79x = 590.54 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.79x = 78,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,972.91/393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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