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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.25, 587.97 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.25, 587.97 and 132.02 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.25 : 587.97 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.25/587.97 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.25x = 587.97 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.25x = 77,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,623.06/392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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