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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.40 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.40 and 129.68 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.40 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.40 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.40 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 75,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,784.99/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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