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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.66 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.66 and 195.48 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.66 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.66 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.66 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 113,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,898.38/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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