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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.69, 582.67 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.69, 582.67 and 193.57 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.69 : 582.67 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.69/582.67 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.69x = 582.67 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.69x = 112,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,787.43/388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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