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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 587.77 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 587.77 and 131.89 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 587.77 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/587.77 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 587.77 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 77,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,520.99/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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