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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 583.53 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 583.53 and 145.53 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 583.53 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/583.53 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 583.53 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 84,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,921.12/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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