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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.97, 583.31 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.97, 583.31 and 114.97 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.97 : 583.31 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.97/583.31 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.97x = 583.31 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.97x = 67,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,063.15/388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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