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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 585.45 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 585.45 and 130.27 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 585.45 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/585.45 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 585.45 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 76,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,265.92/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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