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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 582.08 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 582.08 and 128.16 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 582.08 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/582.08 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 582.08 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 74,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598.24/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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