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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 583.70 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 583.70 and 158.07 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 583.70 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/583.70 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 583.70 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 92,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,265.46/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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