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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.37, 586.67 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.37, 586.67 and 144.50 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.37 : 586.67 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.37/586.67 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.37x = 586.67 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.37x = 84,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770.16/391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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