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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 584.67 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 584.67 and 184.65 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 584.67 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/584.67 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 584.67 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 107,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,959.32/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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