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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.85, 584.81 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.85, 584.81 and 115.94 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.85 : 584.81 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.85/584.81 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.85x = 584.81 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.85x = 67,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,799.37/389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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