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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.91, 587.90 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.91, 587.90 and 131.92 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.91 : 587.90 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.91/587.90 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.91x = 587.90 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.91x = 77,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,555.77/391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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