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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 583.92 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 583.92 and 184.20 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 583.92 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/583.92 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 583.92 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 107,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,558.06/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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