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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 584.18 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 584.18 and 115.50 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 584.18 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/584.18 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 584.18 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 67,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,472.21/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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