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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 583.60 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 583.60 and 145.60 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 583.60 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/583.60 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 583.60 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 84,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,972.16/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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