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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 584.02 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 584.02 and 129.22 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 584.02 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/584.02 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 584.02 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 75,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,467.06/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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