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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 584.71 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 584.71 and 101.30 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 584.71 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/584.71 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 584.71 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 59,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,227.95/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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