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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582 and 131.52 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 76,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,544.64/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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