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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.84, 583.16 and 196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.84, 583.16 and 196.42 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.84 : 583.16 = 196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.84/583.16 = 196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.84x = 583.16 × 196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.84x = 114,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,544.29/388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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