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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.78, 584.13 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.78, 584.13 and 197.18 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.78 : 584.13 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.78/584.13 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.78x = 584.13 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.78x = 115,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,178.75/389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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