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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.08 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.08 and 146.08 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.08 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.08 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.08 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 86,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,052.08/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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