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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 582.80 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 582.80 and 157.50 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 582.80 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/582.80 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 582.80 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 91,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,790.21/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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