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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 582.15 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 582.15 and 195.50 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 582.15 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/582.15 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 582.15 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 113,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,810.33/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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