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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 583.66 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 583.66 and 158.10 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 583.66 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/583.66 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 583.66 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 92,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,277.05/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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