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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 582.61 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 582.61 and 157.26 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 582.61 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/582.61 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 582.61 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 91,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,621.25/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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