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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 592.45 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 592.45 and 131.47 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 592.45 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/592.45 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 592.45 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 77,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,889.40/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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