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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.07, 587.90 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.07, 587.90 and 131.97 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.07 : 587.90 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.07/587.90 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.07x = 587.90 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.07x = 77,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,584.50/392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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