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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.86, 590.79 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.86, 590.79 and 133.81 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.86 : 590.79 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.86/590.79 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.86x = 590.79 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.86x = 79,053.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,053.61/393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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