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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.63, 587.54 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.63, 587.54 and 131.65 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.63 : 587.54 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.63/587.54 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.63x = 587.54 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.63x = 77,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,349.64/391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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