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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 584.75 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 584.75 and 129.71 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 584.75 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/584.75 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 584.75 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 75,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,847.92/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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