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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 580.76 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 580.76 and 194.81 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 580.76 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/580.76 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 580.76 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 113,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,136.88/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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