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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 588.35 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 588.35 and 145.51 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 588.35 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/588.35 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 588.35 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 85,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,610.81/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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