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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.87, 589.26 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.87, 589.26 and 132.87 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.87 : 589.26 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.87/589.26 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.87x = 589.26 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.87x = 78,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,297.68/392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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