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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.81, 580.03 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.81, 580.03 and 130.13 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 580.03 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/580.03 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 580.03 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 75,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,476.08/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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