Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 580.41 and 130.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 386.94, 580.41 and 130.62 is: 195.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386.94 : 580.41 = 130.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386.94/580.41 = 130.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386.94x = 580.41 × 130.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386.94x = 75,813.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,813.15/386.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195.93
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