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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.78 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.78 and 146.44 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.78 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.78 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.78 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 85,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,635.18/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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