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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.32 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.32 and 130.80 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.32 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.32 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.32 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 76,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,690.66/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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