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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 583.86 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 583.86 and 197 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 583.86 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/583.86 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 583.86 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 115,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,020.42/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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