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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 582.61 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 582.61 and 193.37 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 582.61 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/582.61 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 582.61 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 112,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,659.30/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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