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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 583.03 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 583.03 and 145.12 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 583.03 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/583.03 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 583.03 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 84,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,609.31/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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