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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 588.12 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 588.12 and 132.08 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 588.12 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/588.12 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 588.12 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 77,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,675.95/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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