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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.37, 584.16 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.37, 584.16 and 145.89 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.37 : 584.16 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.37/584.16 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.37x = 584.16 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.37x = 85,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,223.10/389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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