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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 584.37 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 584.37 and 197.74 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 584.37 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/584.37 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 584.37 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 115,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,553.32/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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