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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 584.89 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 584.89 and 115.95 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 584.89 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/584.89 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 584.89 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 67,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,818.00/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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