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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 582.39 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 582.39 and 128.26 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 582.39 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/582.39 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 582.39 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 74,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698.07/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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