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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.77, 584.69 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.77, 584.69 and 129.76 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.77 : 584.69 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.77/584.69 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.77x = 584.69 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.77x = 75,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,869.37/389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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