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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.33, 582.49 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.33, 582.49 and 196.09 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.33 : 582.49 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.33/582.49 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.33x = 582.49 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.33x = 114,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,219.25/388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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