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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.30 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.30 and 146.03 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.30 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.30 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.30 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 85,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,322.96/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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