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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.29, 583.94 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.29, 583.94 and 132.79 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.29 : 583.94 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.29/583.94 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.29x = 583.94 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.29x = 77,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,541.39/389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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