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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.57, 582.66 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.57, 582.66 and 131.89 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.57 : 582.66 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.57/582.66 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.57x = 582.66 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.57x = 76,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,847.03/388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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