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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582.10 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582.10 and 141.22 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582.10 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582.10 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582.10 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 82,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,204.16/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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