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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 583.05 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 583.05 and 128.67 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 583.05 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/583.05 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 583.05 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 75,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,021.04/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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