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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.69, 581.59 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.69, 581.59 and 131.13 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.69 : 581.59 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.69/581.59 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.69x = 581.59 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.69x = 76,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,263.90/387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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