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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.18, 586.65 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.18, 586.65 and 144.35 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.18 : 586.65 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.18/586.65 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.18x = 586.65 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.18x = 84,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,682.93/391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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