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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.34, 585.46 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.34, 585.46 and 130.35 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.34 : 585.46 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.34/585.46 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.34x = 585.46 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.34x = 76,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,314.71/390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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