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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 584.10 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 584.10 and 145.93 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 584.10 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/584.10 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 584.10 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 85,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,237.71/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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