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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 582.56 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 582.56 and 144.96 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 582.56 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/582.56 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 582.56 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 84,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,447.17/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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