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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.63, 580.34 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.63, 580.34 and 194.25 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.63 : 580.34 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.63/580.34 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.63x = 580.34 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.63x = 112,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,731.53/386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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