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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 584.33 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 584.33 and 158.27 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 584.33 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/584.33 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 584.33 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 92,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,480.98/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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