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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.17 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.17 and 144.90 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.17 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.17 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.17 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 84,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,355.71/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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