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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.26, 580.96 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.26, 580.96 and 130.76 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.26 : 580.96 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.26/580.96 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.26x = 580.96 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.26x = 75,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,966.33/387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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