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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 584.26 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 584.26 and 142.65 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 584.26 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/584.26 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 584.26 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 83,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344.33/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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