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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.33, 581.99 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.33, 581.99 and 193.32 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.33 : 581.99 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.33/581.99 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.33x = 581.99 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.33x = 112,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509.34/388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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