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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 582.22 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 582.22 and 128.31 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 582.22 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/582.22 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 582.22 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 74,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702.63/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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