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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.80, 590.77 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.80, 590.77 and 133.72 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.80 : 590.77 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.80/590.77 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.80x = 590.77 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.80x = 78,999.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,999.03/393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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