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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.72 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.72 and 146.36 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.72 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.72 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.72 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 85,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,579.62/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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