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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 584.75 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 584.75 and 194.69 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 584.75 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/584.75 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 584.75 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 113,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,846.93/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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