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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.73 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.73 and 144.99 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.73 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.73 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.73 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 84,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,489.66/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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