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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.67, 581.46 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.67, 581.46 and 99.11 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.67 : 581.46 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.67/581.46 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.67x = 581.46 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.67x = 57,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,628.50/387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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