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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582.18 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582.18 and 195.76 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582.18 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582.18 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582.18 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 113,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,967.56/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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