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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 583.88 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 583.88 and 161.25 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 583.88 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/583.88 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 583.88 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 94,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,149.84/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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