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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 583.07 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 583.07 and 145.19 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 583.07 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/583.07 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 583.07 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 84,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,652.29/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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