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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 588.70 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 588.70 and 132.57 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 588.70 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/588.70 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 588.70 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 78,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,044.12/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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