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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.13, 583.69 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.13, 583.69 and 157.94 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.13 : 583.69 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.13/583.69 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.13x = 583.69 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.13x = 92,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,188.00/389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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