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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 582.57 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 582.57 and 195.89 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 582.57 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/582.57 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 582.57 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 114,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,119.64/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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