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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.52, 583.19 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.52, 583.19 and 157.56 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.52 : 583.19 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.52/583.19 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.52x = 583.19 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.52x = 91,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,887.81/388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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