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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.79, 584.67 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.79, 584.67 and 101.22 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.79 : 584.67 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.79/584.67 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.79x = 584.67 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.79x = 59,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180.30/389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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