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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 583.12 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 583.12 and 183.57 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 583.12 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/583.12 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 583.12 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 107,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,043.34/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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