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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.58, 575.46 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.58, 575.46 and 196.08 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.58 : 575.46 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.58/575.46 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.58x = 575.46 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.58x = 112,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,836.20/383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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