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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.30, 584.06 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.30, 584.06 and 129.33 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.30 : 584.06 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.30/584.06 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.30x = 584.06 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.30x = 75,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,535.83/389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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