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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 584.28 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 584.28 and 133.04 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 584.28 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/584.28 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 584.28 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 77,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732.61/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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