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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 584.24 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 584.24 and 129.50 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 584.24 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/584.24 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 584.24 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 75,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,655.51/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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