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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 583 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 583 and 145.40 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 583 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/583 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 583 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 84,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,768.20/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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