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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 582.72 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 582.72 and 132 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 582.72 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/582.72 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 582.72 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 76,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,919.04/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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