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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.10, 590.73 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.10, 590.73 and 133.86 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.10 : 590.73 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.10/590.73 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.10x = 590.73 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.10x = 79,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,075.12/394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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