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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.53, 585.71 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.53, 585.71 and 130.48 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.53 : 585.71 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.53/585.71 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.53x = 585.71 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.53x = 76,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,422.68/390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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