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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 583.25 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 583.25 and 157.82 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 583.25 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/583.25 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 583.25 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 92,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,044.81/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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