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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 583.72 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 583.72 and 145.64 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 583.72 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/583.72 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 583.72 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 85,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,012.98/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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