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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 582.28 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 582.28 and 128.18 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 582.28 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/582.28 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 582.28 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 74,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,636.65/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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