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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.46, 581.19 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.46, 581.19 and 130.96 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.46 : 581.19 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.46/581.19 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.46x = 581.19 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.46x = 76,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,112.64/387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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