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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.85, 584.92 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.85, 584.92 and 146.34 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.85 : 584.92 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.85/584.92 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.85x = 584.92 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.85x = 85,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,597.38/389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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