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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.56, 584.06 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.56, 584.06 and 146.02 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.56 : 584.06 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.56/584.06 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.56x = 584.06 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.56x = 85,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,284.44/389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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