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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.44, 580.32 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.44, 580.32 and 195.20 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.44 : 580.32 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.44/580.32 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.44x = 580.32 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.44x = 113,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,278.46/387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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