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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.27, 583.71 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.27, 583.71 and 145.67 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.27 : 583.71 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.27/583.71 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.27x = 583.71 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.27x = 85,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,025.57/389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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