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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582.05 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582.05 and 114.06 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582.05 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582.05 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582.05 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 66,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,388.62/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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