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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.51 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.51 and 115.09 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.51 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.51 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.51 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 67,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,156.17/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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