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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 581.72 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 581.72 and 144.50 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 581.72 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/581.72 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 581.72 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 84,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,058.54/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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