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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.11, 581.86 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.11, 581.86 and 192.98 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.11 : 581.86 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.11/581.86 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.11x = 581.86 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.11x = 112,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,287.34/388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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