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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.71, 591.92 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.71, 591.92 and 131.10 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.71 : 591.92 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.71/591.92 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.71x = 591.92 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.71x = 77,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,602.40/394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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