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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 585.60 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 585.60 and 130.44 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 585.60 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/585.60 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 585.60 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 76,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,385.66/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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