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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 583.96 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 583.96 and 183.70 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 583.96 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/583.96 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 583.96 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 107,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,273.45/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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