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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 579.15 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 579.15 and 193.50 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 579.15 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/579.15 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 579.15 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 112,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,065.53/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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