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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 584.13 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 584.13 and 183.93 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 584.13 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/584.13 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 584.13 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 107,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,439.03/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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