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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.83, 590.75 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.83, 590.75 and 133.83 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.83 : 590.75 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.83/590.75 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.83x = 590.75 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.83x = 79,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,059.40/393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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