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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.73 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.73 and 157.28 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.73 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.73 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.73 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 91,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,648.47/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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