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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 582.68 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 582.68 and 196.08 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 582.68 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/582.68 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 582.68 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 114,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,251.89/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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