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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.16 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.16 and 195.64 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.16 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.16 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.16 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 114,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,676.34/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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