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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.72, 584.64 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.72, 584.64 and 129.64 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.72 : 584.64 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.72/584.64 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.72x = 584.64 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.72x = 75,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,792.73/389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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