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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.58, 586.95 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.58, 586.95 and 196.27 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.58 : 586.95 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.58/586.95 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.58x = 586.95 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.58x = 115,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,201.77/391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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