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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 584.03 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 584.03 and 132.75 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 584.03 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/584.03 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 584.03 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 77,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,529.32/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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