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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 584.13 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 584.13 and 184.10 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 584.13 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/584.13 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 584.13 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 107,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,538.33/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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