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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 578.83 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 578.83 and 193.38 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 578.83 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/578.83 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 578.83 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 111,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,934.15/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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