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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 583.70 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 583.70 and 145.83 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 583.70 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/583.70 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 583.70 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 85,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,120.97/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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