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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 588.73 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 588.73 and 132.54 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 588.73 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/588.73 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 588.73 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 78,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,030.27/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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