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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 580.32 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 580.32 and 192.16 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 580.32 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/580.32 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 580.32 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 111,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,514.29/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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