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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 583.14 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 583.14 and 132.28 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 583.14 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/583.14 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 583.14 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 77,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,137.76/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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