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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 581.91 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 581.91 and 114.12 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 581.91 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/581.91 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 581.91 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 66,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,407.57/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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