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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 580.98 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 580.98 and 130.82 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 580.98 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/580.98 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 580.98 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 76,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003.80/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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