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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.20, 580.82 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.20, 580.82 and 98.66 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.20 : 580.82 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.20/580.82 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.20x = 580.82 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.20x = 57,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,303.70/387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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