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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.43, 586.68 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.43, 586.68 and 196.32 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.43 : 586.68 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.43/586.68 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.43x = 586.68 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.43x = 115,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,179.22/391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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