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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 582.61 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 582.61 and 141.63 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 582.61 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/582.61 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 582.61 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 82,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,515.05/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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