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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 580.38 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 580.38 and 194.56 is: 291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 580.38 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/580.38 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 580.38 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 112,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,918.73/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.66

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