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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 582.65 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 582.65 and 131.88 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 582.65 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/582.65 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 582.65 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 76,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,837.30/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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