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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.85, 584.84 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.85, 584.84 and 194.86 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.85 : 584.84 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.85/584.84 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.85x = 584.84 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.85x = 113,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,961.92/389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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