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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.99, 590.88 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.99, 590.88 and 133.95 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.99 : 590.88 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.99/590.88 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.99x = 590.88 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.99x = 79,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,148.38/393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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