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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.27, 586.10 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.27, 586.10 and 195.69 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.27 : 586.10 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.27/586.10 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.27x = 586.10 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.27x = 114,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,693.91/391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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