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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 585.96 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 585.96 and 130.63 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 585.96 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/585.96 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 585.96 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 76,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,543.95/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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