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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 584.19 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 584.19 and 146.06 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 584.19 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/584.19 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 584.19 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 85,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,326.79/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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