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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 581.85 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 581.85 and 137.78 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 581.85 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/581.85 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 581.85 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 80,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,164.41/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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