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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 583.07 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 583.07 and 132.26 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 583.07 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/583.07 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 583.07 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 77,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,113.26/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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