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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.38 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.38 and 191.82 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.38 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.38 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.38 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 111,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,328.49/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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