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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 582.56 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 582.56 and 193.44 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 582.56 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/582.56 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 582.56 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 112,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,690.41/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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