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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 578.13 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 578.13 and 193 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 578.13 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/578.13 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 578.13 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 111,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,579.09/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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