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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 583.14 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 583.14 and 114.86 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 583.14 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/583.14 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 583.14 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 66,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,977.17/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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