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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.43, 581.15 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.43, 581.15 and 98.89 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.43 : 581.15 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.43/581.15 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.43x = 581.15 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.43x = 57,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469.92/387.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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