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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.15, 583.93 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.15, 583.93 and 172.75 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.15 : 583.93 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.15/583.93 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.15x = 583.93 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.15x = 100,873.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,873.91/389.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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