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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 584.66 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 584.66 and 116.00 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 584.66 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/584.66 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 584.66 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 67,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,817.35/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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