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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 581.54 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 581.54 and 131.09 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 581.54 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/581.54 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 581.54 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 76,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,230.52/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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