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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.24, 586.65 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.24, 586.65 and 144.26 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.24 : 586.65 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.24/586.65 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.24x = 586.65 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.24x = 84,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,627.20/391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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