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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 584.96 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 584.96 and 146.40 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 584.96 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/584.96 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 584.96 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 85,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,638.14/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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