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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 581.07 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 581.07 and 130.94 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 581.07 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/581.07 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 581.07 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 76,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,085.31/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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