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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 584.26 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 584.26 and 158.66 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 584.26 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/584.26 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 584.26 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 92,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,698.69/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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