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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 584.66 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 584.66 and 146.26 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 584.66 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/584.66 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 584.66 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 85,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,512.37/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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