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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 584.93 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 584.93 and 130.10 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 584.93 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/584.93 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 584.93 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 76,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,096.79/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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