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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 585.36 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 585.36 and 130.32 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 585.36 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/585.36 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 585.36 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 76,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284.12/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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