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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.17, 586.82 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.17, 586.82 and 131.27 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.17 : 586.82 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.17/586.82 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.17x = 586.82 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.17x = 77,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,029.26/391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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