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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 583.91 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 583.91 and 145.74 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 583.91 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/583.91 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 583.91 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 85,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,099.41/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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