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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.85, 584.67 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.85, 584.67 and 115.86 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.85 : 584.67 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.85/584.67 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.85x = 584.67 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.85x = 67,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,739.87/389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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