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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 584.10 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 584.10 and 196.89 is: 295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 584.10 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/584.10 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 584.10 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 115,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,003.45/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.45

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