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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.69, 584.58 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.69, 584.58 and 158.53 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.69 : 584.58 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.69/584.58 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.69x = 584.58 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.69x = 92,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,673.47/389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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