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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 583.41 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 583.41 and 196.50 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 583.41 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/583.41 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 583.41 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 114,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,640.07/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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