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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 583.98 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 583.98 and 197 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 583.98 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/583.98 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 583.98 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 115,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,044.06/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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