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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 586.80 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 586.80 and 131.15 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 586.80 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/586.80 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 586.80 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 76,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,955.89/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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