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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.13, 583.73 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.13, 583.73 and 132.63 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.13 : 583.73 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.13/583.73 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.13x = 583.73 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.13x = 77,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,420.11/389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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