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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 582.02 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 582.02 and 144.55 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 582.02 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/582.02 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 582.02 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 84,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,127.36/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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