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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 588.75 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 588.75 and 132.50 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 588.75 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/588.75 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 588.75 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 78,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,009.38/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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