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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.84 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.84 and 194.08 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.84 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.84 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.84 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 113,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,311.67/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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