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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.43, 582.23 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.43, 582.23 and 128.36 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.43 : 582.23 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.43/582.23 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.43x = 582.23 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.43x = 74,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,736.82/388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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