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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 592.46 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 592.46 and 131.39 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 592.46 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/592.46 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 592.46 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 77,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,843.32/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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