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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 584.20 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 584.20 and 145.94 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 584.20 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/584.20 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 584.20 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 85,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,257.42/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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