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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 583.70 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 583.70 and 129.20 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 583.70 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/583.70 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 583.70 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 75,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410.48/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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