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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 583.45 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 583.45 and 142.15 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 583.45 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/583.45 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 583.45 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 82,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,934.68/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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