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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 581.92 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 581.92 and 114.15 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 581.92 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/581.92 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 581.92 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 66,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426.17/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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