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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 582.66 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 582.66 and 131.86 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 582.66 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/582.66 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 582.66 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 76,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,829.55/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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