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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 583.26 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 583.26 and 145.36 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 583.26 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/583.26 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 583.26 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 84,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,782.67/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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