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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.13, 591.20 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.13, 591.20 and 137.63 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.13 : 591.20 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.13/591.20 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.13x = 591.20 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.13x = 81,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,363.21/394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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