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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 582.76 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 582.76 and 145.20 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 582.76 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/582.76 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 582.76 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 84,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,619.12/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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