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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 586.52 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 586.52 and 131.04 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 586.52 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/586.52 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 586.52 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 76,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,854.65/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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