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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 584.40 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 584.40 and 145.94 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 584.40 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/584.40 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 584.40 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 85,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,287.34/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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