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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 588.80 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 588.80 and 132.46 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 588.80 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/588.80 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 588.80 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 77,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,992.45/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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