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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 593.84 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 593.84 and 132.38 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 593.84 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/593.84 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 593.84 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 78,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,612.54/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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