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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.47, 588.77 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.47, 588.77 and 132.50 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.47 : 588.77 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.47/588.77 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.47x = 588.77 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.47x = 78,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,009.08/392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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