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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.11, 582.20 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.11, 582.20 and 114.20 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.11 : 582.20 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.11/582.20 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.11x = 582.20 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.11x = 66,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,487.24/388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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