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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.13, 580.33 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.13, 580.33 and 192.01 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.13 : 580.33 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.13/580.33 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.13x = 580.33 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.13x = 111,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,427.95/387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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