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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 584.45 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 584.45 and 194.62 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 584.45 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/584.45 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 584.45 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 113,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,742.74/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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