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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.66 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.66 and 196.02 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.66 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.66 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.66 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 114,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,213.01/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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