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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 582.72 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 582.72 and 193.36 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 582.72 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/582.72 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 582.72 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 112,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,674.74/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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