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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 583.13 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 583.13 and 132.25 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 583.13 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/583.13 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 583.13 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 77,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,118.94/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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