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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.94 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.94 and 184.69 is: 277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.94 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.94 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.94 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 108,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,032.57/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.06

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