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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 588.09 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 588.09 and 132.07 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 588.09 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/588.09 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 588.09 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 77,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,669.05/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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