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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.34 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.34 and 129.06 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.34 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.34 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.34 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 75,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,286.18/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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