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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.12 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.12 and 196.20 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.12 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.12 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.12 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 114,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,211.94/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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