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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 585.97 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 585.97 and 130.84 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 585.97 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/585.97 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 585.97 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 76,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,668.72/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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