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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.00 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.00 and 132.04 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.00 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.00 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.00 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 77,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,640.75/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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