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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 582.63 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 582.63 and 196.18 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 582.63 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/582.63 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 582.63 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 114,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,300.35/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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