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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.06, 586.63 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.06, 586.63 and 131.05 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.06 : 586.63 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.06/586.63 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.06x = 586.63 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.06x = 76,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,878.76/391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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