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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 581.90 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 581.90 and 114.02 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 581.90 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/581.90 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 581.90 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 66,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348.24/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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