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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 581.87 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 581.87 and 144.55 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 581.87 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/581.87 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 581.87 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 84,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,109.58/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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