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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 582.87 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 582.87 and 114.67 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 582.87 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/582.87 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 582.87 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 66,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,835.26/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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