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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 582.68 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 582.68 and 196.26 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 582.68 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/582.68 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 582.68 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 114,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,356.78/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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