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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.69, 583.04 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.69, 583.04 and 132.19 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.69 : 583.04 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.69/583.04 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.69x = 583.04 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.69x = 77,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,070.93/388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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