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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 584.41 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 584.41 and 146.10 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 584.41 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/584.41 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 584.41 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 85,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,381.94/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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