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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.46, 584.13 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.46, 584.13 and 115.50 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.46 : 584.13 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.46/584.13 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.46x = 584.13 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.46x = 67,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,467.02/389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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