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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.05, 582.16 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.05, 582.16 and 128.11 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.05 : 582.16 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.05/582.16 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.05x = 582.16 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.05x = 74,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,580.52/388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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