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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 581.92 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 581.92 and 193.07 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 581.92 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/581.92 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 581.92 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 112,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,351.29/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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