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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 584.48 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 584.48 and 133.16 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 584.48 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/584.48 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 584.48 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 77,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,829.36/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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