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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 586.65 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 586.65 and 131.14 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 586.65 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/586.65 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 586.65 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 76,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,933.28/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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