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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.90 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.90 and 194.78 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.90 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.90 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.90 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 113,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,147.70/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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