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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 583.83 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 583.83 and 145.68 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 583.83 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/583.83 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 583.83 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 85,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,052.35/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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