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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 590.95 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 590.95 and 133.96 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 590.95 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/590.95 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 590.95 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 79,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,162.35/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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