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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.69, 583.08 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.69, 583.08 and 157.53 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.69 : 583.08 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.69/583.08 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.69x = 583.08 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.69x = 91,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,852.59/388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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