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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 583.79 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 583.79 and 196.74 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 583.79 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/583.79 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 583.79 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 114,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,854.84/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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