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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.51, 580.98 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.51, 580.98 and 195 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.51 : 580.98 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.51/580.98 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.51x = 580.98 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.51x = 113,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,291.10/387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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