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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.39, 575.07 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.39, 575.07 and 145.97 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.39 : 575.07 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.39/575.07 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.39x = 575.07 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.39x = 83,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,940.09/383.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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