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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 583.23 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 583.23 and 158.03 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 583.23 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/583.23 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 583.23 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 92,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,164.73/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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