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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 584.63 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 584.63 and 146.12 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 584.63 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/584.63 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 584.63 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 85,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,422.48/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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