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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 583.07 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 583.07 and 114.82 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 583.07 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/583.07 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 583.07 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 66,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,946.50/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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