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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.61 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.61 and 184.18 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.61 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.61 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.61 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 107,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,673.47/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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