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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 583.37 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 583.37 and 115.02 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 583.37 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/583.37 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 583.37 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 67,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,099.07/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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