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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 583.79 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 583.79 and 184.16 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 583.79 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/583.79 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 583.79 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 107,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,510.77/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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