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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 584.27 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 584.27 and 158.40 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 584.27 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/584.27 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 584.27 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 92,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,548.37/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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