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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.79, 583.11 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.79, 583.11 and 114.83 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.79 : 583.11 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.79/583.11 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.79x = 583.11 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.79x = 66,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,955.61/388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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