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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.35, 587.10 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.35, 587.10 and 131.43 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.35 : 587.10 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.35/587.10 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.35x = 587.10 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.35x = 77,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,162.55/391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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