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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.77, 584.57 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.77, 584.57 and 194.69 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.77 : 584.57 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.77/584.57 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.77x = 584.57 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.77x = 113,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,811.88/389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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