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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 583.77 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 583.77 and 100.64 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 583.77 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/583.77 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 583.77 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 58,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,750.61/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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