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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.97, 592.53 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.97, 592.53 and 131.45 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.97 : 592.53 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.97/592.53 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.97x = 592.53 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.97x = 77,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,885.11/394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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