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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 583.42 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 583.42 and 195.98 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 583.42 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/583.42 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 583.42 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 114,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,338.65/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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