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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.76, 581.72 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.76, 581.72 and 131.26 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.76 : 581.72 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.76/581.72 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.76x = 581.72 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.76x = 76,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,356.57/387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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