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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.74, 584.64 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.74, 584.64 and 146.26 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.74 : 584.64 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.74/584.64 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.74x = 584.64 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.74x = 85,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,509.45/389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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