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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 584.96 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 584.96 and 146.45 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 584.96 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/584.96 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 584.96 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 85,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,667.39/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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