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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.82, 584.82 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.82, 584.82 and 115.92 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.82 : 584.82 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.82/584.82 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.82x = 584.82 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.82x = 67,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,792.33/389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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