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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 583.68 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 583.68 and 184.06 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 583.68 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/583.68 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 583.68 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 107,429.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,429.22/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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