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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 583.98 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 583.98 and 196.84 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 583.98 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/583.98 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 583.98 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 114,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,950.62/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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