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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 582.13 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 582.13 and 128.06 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 582.13 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/582.13 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 582.13 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 74,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549.18/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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