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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 584.66 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 584.66 and 194.95 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 584.66 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/584.66 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 584.66 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 113,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,978.49/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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