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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 582.96 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 582.96 and 128.65 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 582.96 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/582.96 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 582.96 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 74,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,998.20/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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