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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.82, 582.93 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.82, 582.93 and 128.66 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.82 : 582.93 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.82/582.93 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.82x = 582.93 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.82x = 74,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,999.77/388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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