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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.65, 582.83 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.65, 582.83 and 128.60 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.65 : 582.83 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.65/582.83 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.65x = 582.83 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.65x = 74,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950.16/388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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