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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 583.13 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 583.13 and 145.30 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 583.13 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/583.13 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 583.13 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 84,728.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,728.79/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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