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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 581.91 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 581.91 and 194.98 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 581.91 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/581.91 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 581.91 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 113,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,460.81/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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