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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.71 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.71 and 129.11 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.71 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.71 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.71 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 75,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,362.80/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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