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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 585.08 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 585.08 and 130 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 585.08 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/585.08 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 585.08 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 76,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,060.40/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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