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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 582.21 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 582.21 and 128.15 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 582.21 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/582.21 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 582.21 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 74,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,607.30/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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