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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.91, 584.87 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.91, 584.87 and 101.34 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.91 : 584.87 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.91/584.87 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.91x = 584.87 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.91x = 59,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270.22/389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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