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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.64, 583.14 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.64, 583.14 and 196.28 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.64 : 583.14 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.64/583.14 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.64x = 583.14 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.64x = 114,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,458.72/388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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