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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 584.82 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 584.82 and 115.90 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 584.82 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/584.82 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 584.82 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 67,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,780.20/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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