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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 584.06 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 584.06 and 194.44 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 584.06 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/584.06 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 584.06 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 113,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,564.63/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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