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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.94, 588.13 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.94, 588.13 and 145.31 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.94 : 588.13 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.94/588.13 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.94x = 588.13 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.94x = 85,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,462.82/391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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