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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 583.02 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 583.02 and 100.14 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 583.02 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/583.02 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 583.02 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 58,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,383.62/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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