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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 586.42 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 586.42 and 131.11 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 586.42 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/586.42 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 586.42 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 76,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,885.53/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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