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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.07, 580.31 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.07, 580.31 and 191.94 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.07 : 580.31 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.07/580.31 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.07x = 580.31 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.07x = 111,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,383.74/387.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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