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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 582.99 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 582.99 and 157.54 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 582.99 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/582.99 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 582.99 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 91,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,840.54/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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