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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 583.11 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 583.11 and 128.76 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 583.11 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/583.11 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 583.11 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 75,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,081.24/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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