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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.98, 590.77 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.98, 590.77 and 133.89 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.98 : 590.77 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.98/590.77 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.98x = 590.77 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.98x = 79,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098.20/393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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