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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 582.66 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 582.66 and 145.06 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 582.66 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/582.66 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 582.66 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 84,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,519.20/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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