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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.62 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.62 and 131.94 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.62 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.62 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.62 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 76,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,870.22/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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