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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.99, 586.40 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.99, 586.40 and 131.01 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.99 : 586.40 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.99/586.40 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.99x = 586.40 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.99x = 76,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,824.26/390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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