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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 583.74 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 583.74 and 194.01 is: 291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 583.74 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/583.74 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 583.74 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 113,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,251.40/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.12

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