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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 583.10 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 583.10 and 145.10 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 583.10 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/583.10 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 583.10 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 84,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,604.17/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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