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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.89, 589.55 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.89, 589.55 and 132.97 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.89 : 589.55 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.89/589.55 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.89x = 589.55 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.89x = 78,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,392.46/392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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