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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 588.42 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 588.42 and 132.57 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 588.42 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/588.42 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 588.42 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 78,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,006.84/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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