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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.60, 582.83 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.60, 582.83 and 141.75 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.60 : 582.83 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.60/582.83 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.60x = 582.83 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.60x = 82,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,615.98/388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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