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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.93, 581.54 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.93, 581.54 and 131.25 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.93 : 581.54 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.93/581.54 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.93x = 581.54 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.93x = 76,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326.47/387.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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