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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.77, 586.19 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.77, 586.19 and 130.76 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.77 : 586.19 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.77/586.19 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.77x = 586.19 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.77x = 76,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,650.20/390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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