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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.50, 584.07 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.50, 584.07 and 129.46 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.50 : 584.07 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.50/584.07 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.50x = 584.07 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.50x = 75,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,613.70/389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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