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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 584.47 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 584.47 and 146.11 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 584.47 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/584.47 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 584.47 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 85,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,398.01/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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