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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 584.01 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 584.01 and 132.75 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 584.01 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/584.01 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 584.01 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 77,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,527.33/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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