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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 590.74 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 590.74 and 133.87 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 590.74 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/590.74 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 590.74 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 79,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,082.36/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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