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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 584.01 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 584.01 and 146.07 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 584.01 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/584.01 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 584.01 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 85,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,306.34/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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