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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.88 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.88 and 197.68 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.88 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.88 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.88 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 115,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,619.08/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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