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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 583.94 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 583.94 and 145.74 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 583.94 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/583.94 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 583.94 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 85,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,103.42/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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