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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 581.83 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 581.83 and 195.38 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 581.83 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/581.83 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 581.83 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 113,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,674.55/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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