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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 581.73 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 581.73 and 144.49 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 581.73 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/581.73 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 581.73 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 84,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054.17/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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