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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.20, 582.35 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.20, 582.35 and 128.30 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.20 : 582.35 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.20/582.35 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.20x = 582.35 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.20x = 74,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,715.51/388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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