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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.15 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.15 and 114.19 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.15 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.15 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.15 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 66,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475.88/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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