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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 582.02 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 582.02 and 114.13 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 582.02 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/582.02 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 582.02 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 66,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,422.46/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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