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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 582.16 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 582.16 and 144.73 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 582.16 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/582.16 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 582.16 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 84,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,256.02/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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