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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 587.88 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 587.88 and 131.96 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 587.88 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/587.88 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 587.88 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 77,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,573.05/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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