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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.81 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.81 and 132.51 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.81 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.81 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.81 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 78,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,025.92/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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