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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 584.41 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 584.41 and 129.60 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 584.41 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/584.41 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 584.41 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 75,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,739.54/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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