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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 592.55 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 592.55 and 131.53 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 592.55 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/592.55 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 592.55 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 77,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,938.10/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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