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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.47, 583.94 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.47, 583.94 and 183.87 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.47 : 583.94 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.47/583.94 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.47x = 583.94 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.47x = 107,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,365.21/389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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