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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.83, 583.29 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.83, 583.29 and 142.05 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.83 : 583.29 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.83/583.29 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.83x = 583.29 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.83x = 82,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,856.34/388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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