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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.81, 580.15 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.81, 580.15 and 130.25 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 580.15 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/580.15 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 580.15 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 75,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,564.54/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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