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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.56, 583.74 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.56, 583.74 and 196.84 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.56 : 583.74 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.56/583.74 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.56x = 583.74 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.56x = 114,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,903.38/389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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