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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 584.46 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 584.46 and 129.63 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 584.46 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/584.46 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 584.46 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 75,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,763.55/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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