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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 584.25 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 584.25 and 129.52 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 584.25 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/584.25 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 584.25 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 75,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,672.06/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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