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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 582.80 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 582.80 and 99.98 is: 149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 582.80 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/582.80 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 582.80 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 58,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268.34/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.97

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