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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 581.87 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 581.87 and 192.63 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 581.87 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/581.87 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 581.87 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 112,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,083.92/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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