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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 587.34 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 587.34 and 131.66 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 587.34 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/587.34 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 587.34 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 77,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,329.18/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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