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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 585.14 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 585.14 and 184.72 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 585.14 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/585.14 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 585.14 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 108,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,087.06/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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