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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 583.23 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 583.23 and 128.84 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 583.23 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/583.23 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 583.23 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 75,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144.81/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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