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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 584.86 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 584.86 and 146.28 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 584.86 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/584.86 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 584.86 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 85,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,553.32/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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