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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.00, 582.37 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.00, 582.37 and 141.45 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.00 : 582.37 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.00/582.37 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.00x = 582.37 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.00x = 82,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,374.25/388.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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