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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 584.90 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 584.90 and 101.42 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 584.90 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/584.90 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 584.90 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 59,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,320.05/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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