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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.99, 580.76 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.99, 580.76 and 194.75 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.99 : 580.76 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.99/580.76 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.99x = 580.76 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.99x = 113,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,103.01/386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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