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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 584.17 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 584.17 and 146.12 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 584.17 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/584.17 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 584.17 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 85,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355.63/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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