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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582.08 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582.08 and 128.08 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582.08 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582.08 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582.08 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 74,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,552.81/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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