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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 583.81 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 583.81 and 196.97 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 583.81 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/583.81 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 583.81 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 114,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,989.64/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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