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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 584.97 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 584.97 and 146.38 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 584.97 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/584.97 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 584.97 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 85,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,627.91/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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