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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 582.23 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 582.23 and 131.63 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 582.23 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/582.23 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 582.23 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 76,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636.35/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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