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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 582.28 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 582.28 and 99.62 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 582.28 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/582.28 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 582.28 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 58,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006.73/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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