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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 589.37 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 589.37 and 132.92 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 589.37 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/589.37 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 589.37 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 78,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,338.41/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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