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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.15, 583.37 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.15, 583.37 and 158.00 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.15 : 583.37 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.15/583.37 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.15x = 583.37 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.15x = 92,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,168.75/389.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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