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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 585.67 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 585.67 and 195.57 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 585.67 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/585.67 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 585.67 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 114,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,539.48/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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