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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 581.98 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 581.98 and 114.09 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 581.98 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/581.98 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 581.98 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 66,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,398.10/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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