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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.32, 594.26 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.32, 594.26 and 132.68 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.32 : 594.26 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.32/594.26 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.32x = 594.26 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.32x = 78,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,846.42/396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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