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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.38, 583.72 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.38, 583.72 and 145.73 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.38 : 583.72 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.38/583.72 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.38x = 583.72 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.38x = 85,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,065.52/389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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