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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.87, 584.28 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.87, 584.28 and 184.15 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.87 : 584.28 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.87/584.28 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.87x = 584.28 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.87x = 107,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,595.16/389.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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