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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 582.78 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 582.78 and 114.66 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 582.78 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/582.78 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 582.78 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 66,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,821.55/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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