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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 585.25 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 585.25 and 146.97 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 585.25 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/585.25 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 585.25 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 86,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,011.63/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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