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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.71 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.71 and 194.63 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.71 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.71 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.71 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 113,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,020.68/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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