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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 583.28 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 583.28 and 157.76 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 583.28 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/583.28 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 583.28 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 92,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,017.46/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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