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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 583.54 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 583.54 and 129.14 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 583.54 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/583.54 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 583.54 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 75,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,355.12/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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