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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.39, 581.28 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.39, 581.28 and 195 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.39 : 581.28 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.39/581.28 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.39x = 581.28 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.39x = 113,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,349.60/387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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