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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 585.02 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 585.02 and 146.48 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 585.02 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/585.02 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 585.02 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 85,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,693.73/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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