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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.74 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.74 and 129.09 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.74 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.74 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.74 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 75,357.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,357.19/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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