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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 584.45 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 584.45 and 146.19 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 584.45 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/584.45 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 584.45 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 85,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,440.01/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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