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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 584.44 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 584.44 and 146.12 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 584.44 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/584.44 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 584.44 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 85,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,395.09/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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