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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.05, 582.17 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.05, 582.17 and 128.09 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.05 : 582.17 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.05/582.17 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.05x = 582.17 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.05x = 74,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,570.16/388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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