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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 588.34 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 588.34 and 132.25 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 588.34 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/588.34 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 588.34 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 77,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,807.97/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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