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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.86, 590.84 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.86, 590.84 and 133.86 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.86 : 590.84 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.86/590.84 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.86x = 590.84 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.86x = 79,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,089.84/393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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