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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 581.42 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 581.42 and 156.75 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 581.42 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/581.42 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 581.42 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 91,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,136.80/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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