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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 588.18 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 588.18 and 132.08 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 588.18 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/588.18 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 588.18 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 77,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,683.87/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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