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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.21, 591.28 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.21, 591.28 and 134.19 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.21 : 591.28 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.21/591.28 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.21x = 591.28 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.21x = 79,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343.86/394.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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