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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.89, 588.05 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.89, 588.05 and 131.97 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.89 : 588.05 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.89/588.05 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.89x = 588.05 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.89x = 77,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,604.96/391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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