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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 582.15 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 582.15 and 141.31 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 582.15 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/582.15 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 582.15 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 82,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,263.62/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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