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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 586.29 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 586.29 and 130.81 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 586.29 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/586.29 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 586.29 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 76,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,690.85/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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