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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.66 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.66 and 132.12 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.66 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.66 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.66 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 76,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,981.04/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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