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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.13, 583.87 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.13, 583.87 and 183.45 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.13 : 583.87 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.13/583.87 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.13x = 583.87 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.13x = 107,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,110.95/389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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