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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 584.14 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 584.14 and 129.48 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 584.14 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/584.14 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 584.14 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 75,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634.45/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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