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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.57, 582.97 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.57, 582.97 and 128.57 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.57 : 582.97 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.57/582.97 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.57x = 582.97 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.57x = 74,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,951.81/388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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