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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.79, 584.75 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.79, 584.75 and 129.78 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.79 : 584.75 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.79/584.75 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.79x = 584.75 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.79x = 75,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,888.86/389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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