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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 580.17 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 580.17 and 130.34 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 580.17 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/580.17 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 580.17 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 75,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,619.36/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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