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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 588.38 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 588.38 and 132.21 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 588.38 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/588.38 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 588.38 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 77,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,789.06/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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