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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 588.58 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 588.58 and 132.40 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 588.58 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/588.58 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 588.58 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 77,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,928.40/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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