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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 582.85 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 582.85 and 128.65 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 582.85 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/582.85 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 582.85 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 74,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,981.87/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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