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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 588.01 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 588.01 and 132.01 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 588.01 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/588.01 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 588.01 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 77,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,622.20/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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