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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 582.68 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 582.68 and 128.49 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 582.68 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/582.68 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 582.68 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 74,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,868.87/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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