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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 582.15 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 582.15 and 131.50 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 582.15 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/582.15 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 582.15 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 76,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,552.73/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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