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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 582.19 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 582.19 and 128.13 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 582.19 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/582.19 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 582.19 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 74,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,596.41/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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