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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.51, 588.75 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.51, 588.75 and 132.51 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.51 : 588.75 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.51/588.75 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.51x = 588.75 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.51x = 78,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,015.26/392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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