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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 582.97 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 582.97 and 138.53 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 582.97 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/582.97 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 582.97 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 80,756.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,756.09/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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