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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 582.96 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 582.96 and 100.11 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 582.96 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/582.96 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 582.96 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 58,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,360.13/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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