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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.35, 587.43 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.35, 587.43 and 196.49 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.35 : 587.43 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.35/587.43 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.35x = 587.43 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.35x = 115,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,425.59/391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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