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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.01, 583.42 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.01, 583.42 and 157.83 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.01 : 583.42 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.01/583.42 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.01x = 583.42 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.01x = 92,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,080.39/389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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