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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 583.11 and 114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 583.11 and 114.79 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 583.11 = 114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/583.11 = 114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 583.11 × 114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 66,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,935.20/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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