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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 583.12 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 583.12 and 196.38 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 583.12 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/583.12 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 583.12 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 114,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,513.11/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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