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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 583.13 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 583.13 and 114.90 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 583.13 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/583.13 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 583.13 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 67,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,001.64/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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