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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 588.10 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 588.10 and 132.12 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 588.10 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/588.10 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 588.10 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 77,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,698.54/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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