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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 583.67 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 583.67 and 145.78 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 583.67 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/583.67 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 583.67 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 85,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,087.41/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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