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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 585.98 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 585.98 and 130.63 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 585.98 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/585.98 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 585.98 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 76,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,546.57/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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