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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.27, 583.90 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.27, 583.90 and 145.82 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.27 : 583.90 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.27/583.90 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.27x = 583.90 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.27x = 85,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,141.38/389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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