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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.26, 583.81 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.26, 583.81 and 158.09 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.26 : 583.81 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.26/583.81 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.26x = 583.81 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.26x = 92,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,294.49/389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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