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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.97, 582.26 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.97, 582.26 and 144.57 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.97 : 582.26 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.97/582.26 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.97x = 582.26 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.97x = 84,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,177.33/387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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