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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 583.62 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 583.62 and 132.56 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 583.62 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/583.62 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 583.62 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 77,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,364.67/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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