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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.88 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.88 and 192.17 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.88 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.88 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.88 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 111,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,629.64/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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