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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 582.09 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 582.09 and 114.17 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 582.09 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/582.09 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 582.09 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 66,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,458.24/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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