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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.14, 590.79 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.14, 590.79 and 134.03 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.14 : 590.79 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.14/590.79 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.14x = 590.79 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.14x = 79,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183.90/394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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