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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.42 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.42 and 144.76 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.42 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.42 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.42 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 84,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308.21/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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