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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.80, 588.95 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.80, 588.95 and 132.72 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.80 : 588.95 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.80/588.95 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.80x = 588.95 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.80x = 78,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,167.13/392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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