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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 583.25 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 583.25 and 145.29 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 583.25 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/583.25 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 583.25 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 84,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,739.67/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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