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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 580.14 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 580.14 and 194.25 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 580.14 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/580.14 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 580.14 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 112,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,692.20/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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