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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 584.87 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 584.87 and 184.66 is: 277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 584.87 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/584.87 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 584.87 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 108,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,002.09/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.03

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