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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 588.63 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 588.63 and 132.42 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 588.63 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/588.63 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 588.63 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 77,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,946.38/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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