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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.68 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.68 and 157.99 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.68 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.68 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.68 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 92,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,211.89/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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