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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 582.93 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 582.93 and 114.78 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 582.93 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/582.93 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 582.93 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 66,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,905.79/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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