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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 588.90 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 588.90 and 145.85 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 588.90 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/588.90 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 588.90 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 85,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,891.07/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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