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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 583 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 583 and 114.75 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 583 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/583 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 583 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 66,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,899.25/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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