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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 583.37 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 583.37 and 114.98 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 583.37 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/583.37 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 583.37 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 67,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075.88/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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