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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 583.05 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 583.05 and 100.13 is: 150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 583.05 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/583.05 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 583.05 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 58,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377.88/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.19

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