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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 589.03 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 589.03 and 132.64 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 589.03 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/589.03 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 589.03 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 78,128.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,128.07/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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