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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 584.73 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 584.73 and 194.94 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 584.73 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/584.73 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 584.73 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 113,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,987.27/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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