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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.13, 583.74 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.13, 583.74 and 145.83 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.13 : 583.74 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.13/583.74 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.13x = 583.74 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.13x = 85,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,126.80/389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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