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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.03, 582.05 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.03, 582.05 and 114.13 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.03 : 582.05 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.03/582.05 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.03x = 582.05 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.03x = 66,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,427.33/388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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