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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 586.92 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 586.92 and 131.20 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 586.92 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/586.92 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 586.92 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 77,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,000.97/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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