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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 577.72 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 577.72 and 193.20 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 577.72 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/577.72 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 577.72 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 111,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,615.50/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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