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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 583.73 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 583.73 and 145.61 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 583.73 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/583.73 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 583.73 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 84,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,997.66/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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