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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.82, 584.76 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.82, 584.76 and 194.88 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.82 : 584.76 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.82/584.76 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.82x = 584.76 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.82x = 113,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,958.03/389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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