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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 582.55 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 582.55 and 128.34 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 582.55 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/582.55 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 582.55 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 74,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,764.47/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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