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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 582.50 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 582.50 and 128.29 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 582.50 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/582.50 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 582.50 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 74,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,728.93/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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