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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 584.13 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 584.13 and 129.58 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 584.13 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/584.13 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 584.13 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 75,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,688.00/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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