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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.55, 583.02 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.55, 583.02 and 145.13 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.55 : 583.02 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.55/583.02 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.55x = 583.02 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.55x = 84,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,613.69/388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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