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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.25, 586.98 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.25, 586.98 and 144.50 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.25 : 586.98 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.25/586.98 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.25x = 586.98 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.25x = 84,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,815.68/391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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