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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.33, 584.09 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.33, 584.09 and 145.72 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.33 : 584.09 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.33/584.09 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.33x = 584.09 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.33x = 85,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,113.59/389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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