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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 581.94 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 581.94 and 144.54 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 581.94 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/581.94 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 581.94 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 84,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,113.61/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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