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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 583.38 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 583.38 and 196.68 is: 295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 583.38 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/583.38 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 583.38 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 114,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,739.18/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.02

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