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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.45, 584.27 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.45, 584.27 and 145.98 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.45 : 584.27 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.45/584.27 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.45x = 584.27 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.45x = 85,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,291.00/389.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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