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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 580.29 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 580.29 and 130.36 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 580.29 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/580.29 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 580.29 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 75,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,646.49/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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