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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.35, 583.74 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.35, 583.74 and 183.80 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.35 : 583.74 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.35/583.74 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.35x = 583.74 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.35x = 107,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,290.49/389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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