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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.71, 589.08 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.71, 589.08 and 132.72 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.71 : 589.08 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.71/589.08 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.71x = 589.08 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.71x = 78,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182.70/392.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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