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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.17, 583.72 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.17, 583.72 and 145.65 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.17 : 583.72 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.17/583.72 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.17x = 583.72 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.17x = 85,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,018.82/389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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