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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 583.54 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 583.54 and 145.60 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 583.54 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/583.54 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 583.54 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 84,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,961.60/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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