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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 583.86 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 583.86 and 145.77 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 583.86 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/583.86 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 583.86 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 85,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,109.27/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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