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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 581.16 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 581.16 and 130.86 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 581.16 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/581.16 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 581.16 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 76,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,050.60/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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