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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 582.86 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 582.86 and 196.07 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 582.86 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/582.86 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 582.86 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 114,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,277.47/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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