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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 582.60 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 582.60 and 193.43 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 582.60 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/582.60 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 582.60 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 112,693.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,693.77/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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