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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 582.27 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 582.27 and 193.26 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 582.27 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/582.27 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 582.27 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 112,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,525.62/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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