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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.33, 582.51 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.33, 582.51 and 128.21 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.33 : 582.51 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.33/582.51 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.33x = 582.51 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.33x = 74,683.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,683.61/388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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