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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 581.99 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 581.99 and 128.01 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 581.99 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/581.99 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 581.99 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 74,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,500.54/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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