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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.75, 581.63 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.75, 581.63 and 131.25 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.75 : 581.63 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.75/581.63 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.75x = 581.63 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.75x = 76,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,338.28/387.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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