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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.19 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.19 and 131.54 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.19 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.19 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.19 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 76,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,581.27/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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