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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 588.32 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 588.32 and 132.17 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 588.32 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/588.32 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 588.32 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 77,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,754.65/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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