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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 582.42 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 582.42 and 128.39 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 582.42 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/582.42 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 582.42 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 74,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,773.39/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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