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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 583.86 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 583.86 and 183.92 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 583.86 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/583.86 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 583.86 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 107,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,383.53/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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