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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 582.44 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 582.44 and 144.86 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 582.44 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/582.44 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 582.44 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 84,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,372.99/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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