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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 583.65 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 583.65 and 142.35 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 583.65 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/583.65 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 583.65 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 83,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,083.67/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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