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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 584.88 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 584.88 and 197.40 is: 296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 584.88 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/584.88 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 584.88 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 115,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,455.31/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.19

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