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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.46, 580.71 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.46, 580.71 and 195.14 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.46 : 580.71 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.46/580.71 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.46x = 580.71 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.46x = 113,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,319.75/387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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