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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.83, 581.76 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.83, 581.76 and 153.56 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.83 : 581.76 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.83/581.76 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.83x = 581.76 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.83x = 89,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,336.52/387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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