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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.48, 585.56 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.48, 585.56 and 130.44 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.48 : 585.56 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.48/585.56 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.48x = 585.56 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.48x = 76,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,380.45/390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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