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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.10, 580.56 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.10, 580.56 and 130.60 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.10 : 580.56 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.10/580.56 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.10x = 580.56 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.10x = 75,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,821.14/387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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