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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 589.04 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 589.04 and 132.74 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 589.04 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/589.04 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 589.04 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 78,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,189.17/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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