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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.14 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.14 and 99.54 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.14 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.14 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.14 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 57,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942.81/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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