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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.97, 581.95 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.97, 581.95 and 114.08 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.97 : 581.95 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.97/581.95 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.97x = 581.95 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.97x = 66,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,388.86/387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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