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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 581.85 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 581.85 and 157.01 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 581.85 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/581.85 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 581.85 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 91,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,353.36/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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