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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 586.44 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 586.44 and 130.92 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 586.44 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/586.44 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 586.44 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 76,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,776.72/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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