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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.64 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.64 and 99.86 is: 149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.64 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.64 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.64 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 58,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,182.43/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.79

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