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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 583.31 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 583.31 and 128.92 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 583.31 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/583.31 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 583.31 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 75,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,200.33/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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