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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.56, 581.15 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.56, 581.15 and 130.88 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.56 : 581.15 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.56/581.15 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.56x = 581.15 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.56x = 76,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,057.35/387.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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