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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391, 586.66 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391, 586.66 and 198.52 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391 : 586.66 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391/586.66 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391x = 586.66 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391x = 116,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,463.74/391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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