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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 582.27 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 582.27 and 128.23 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 582.27 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/582.27 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 582.27 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 74,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,662.55/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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