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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.22 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.22 and 194.01 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.22 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.22 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.22 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 113,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,149.54/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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