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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 584.92 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 584.92 and 130.11 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 584.92 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/584.92 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 584.92 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 76,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,101.91/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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