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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.05, 583.54 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.05, 583.54 and 157.96 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.05 : 583.54 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.05/583.54 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.05x = 583.54 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.05x = 92,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,177.80/389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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