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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 581.67 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 581.67 and 192.89 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 581.67 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/581.67 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 581.67 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 112,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,198.33/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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