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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.95, 587.84 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.95, 587.84 and 131.90 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.95 : 587.84 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.95/587.84 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.95x = 587.84 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.95x = 77,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,532.50/391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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