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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.95, 590.69 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.95, 590.69 and 137.27 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.95 : 590.69 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.95/590.69 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.95x = 590.69 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.95x = 81,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,081.41/393.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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