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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.10, 591.17 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.10, 591.17 and 134.13 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.10 : 591.17 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.10/591.17 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.10x = 591.17 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.10x = 79,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,295.18/394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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