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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.29, 580.94 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.29, 580.94 and 130.79 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.29 : 580.94 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.29/580.94 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.29x = 580.94 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.29x = 75,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,980.49/387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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