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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.39 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.39 and 144.77 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.39 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.39 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.39 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 84,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,309.69/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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