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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 582.60 and 145.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 582.60 and 145.00 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 582.60 = 145.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/582.60 = 145.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 582.60 × 145.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 84,474.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,474.09/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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