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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 582.92 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 582.92 and 157.49 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 582.92 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/582.92 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 582.92 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 91,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,801.55/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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