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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 584.57 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 584.57 and 101.16 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 584.57 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/584.57 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 584.57 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 59,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,135.10/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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