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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.75, 586.23 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.75, 586.23 and 130.77 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.75 : 586.23 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.75/586.23 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.75x = 586.23 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.75x = 76,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,661.30/390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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