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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 586.10 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 586.10 and 195.84 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 586.10 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/586.10 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 586.10 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 114,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,777.91/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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