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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 592.76 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 592.76 and 131.68 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 592.76 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/592.76 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 592.76 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 78,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,054.64/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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