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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 589.01 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 589.01 and 132.73 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 589.01 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/589.01 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 589.01 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 78,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,179.30/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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