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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 584.64 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 584.64 and 146.27 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 584.64 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/584.64 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 584.64 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 85,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,512.37/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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