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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.52, 586.18 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.52, 586.18 and 195.66 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.52 : 586.18 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.52/586.18 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.52x = 586.18 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.52x = 114,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,691.49/390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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