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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.39, 582.74 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.39, 582.74 and 145.12 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.39 : 582.74 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.39/582.74 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.39x = 582.74 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.39x = 84,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,567.23/388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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