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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.43, 584.23 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.43, 584.23 and 129.44 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.43 : 584.23 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.43/584.23 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.43x = 584.23 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.43x = 75,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622.73/389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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