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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 584.42 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 584.42 and 129.60 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 584.42 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/584.42 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 584.42 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 75,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,740.18/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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