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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 578.66 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 578.66 and 193.59 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 578.66 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/578.66 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 578.66 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 112,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,021.82/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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