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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.25, 588.16 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.25, 588.16 and 132.13 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.25 : 588.16 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.25/588.16 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.25x = 588.16 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.25x = 77,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,713.58/392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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