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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.18, 580.41 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.18, 580.41 and 130.50 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.18 : 580.41 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.18/580.41 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.18x = 580.41 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.18x = 75,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,743.51/387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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