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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.29 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.29 and 194.34 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.29 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.29 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.29 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 112,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,773.56/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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