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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.43, 582.65 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.43, 582.65 and 99.87 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.43 : 582.65 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.43/582.65 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.43x = 582.65 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.43x = 58,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,189.51/388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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