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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.78, 587.69 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.78, 587.69 and 131.77 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.78 : 587.69 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.78/587.69 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.78x = 587.69 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.78x = 77,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,439.91/391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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