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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 588.48 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 588.48 and 132.39 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 588.48 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/588.48 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 588.48 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 77,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,908.87/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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