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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 584.57 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 584.57 and 158.64 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 584.57 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/584.57 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 584.57 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 92,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735.32/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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