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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 587.72 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 587.72 and 131.83 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 587.72 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/587.72 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 587.72 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 77,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,479.91/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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