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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 583.12 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 583.12 and 145.27 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 583.12 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/583.12 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 583.12 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 84,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,708.02/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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